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1. In the following sentence, there is an underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
Binetou’s inquisitiveness is in sharp contrast with her sister’s
A indifference
B noisiness
C calmness
D dullness
2. In the following sentence, there is an underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
Though at first it appeared an insignificant idea, it turned out to be quite _________
A outstanding
B successful
C remarkable
D interesting
3. In the following sentence, there is an underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
After grasping the fundamental aspects of his job, Kwesi had to cope with more ________ procedures.
A advanced
B academic
C subsidiary
D secondary
4. In the following sentence, there is an underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
The youth prefer discussing contemporary issues to ______ ones.
A archaic
B uninteresting
C stale
D political
5. In the following sentence, there is an underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
As erroneous as it might sound, the Headmaster’s assumption was quite _______
A wise
B correct
C precise
D faulty
6. In the following sentence, there is an underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
Halima likes to dwell on trivial, rather than _______ matters.
A strong
B popular
C weighty
D heavy
7. In the following sentence, there is an underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
We all know that Bola is insolent whereas Ade is ________
A cowardly
B respectful
C humble
D modest
8. In the following sentence, there is an underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
A few days after Musa’s _______, his sister longed for his departure.
A coming
B entrance
C arrival
D welcome
9. In the following sentence, there is an underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
Algebra seems complicated, but with practice it becomes ________
A solved
B simple
C accessible
D achievable
10. In the following sentence, there is an underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
Mrs. Agide is unassuming whereas her twin sister is ________
A cheerful
B boastful
C loud
D rude
11. From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
At Christmas, employees of the Sugar Factory receive huge ________
A benefits
B dividends
C bonuses
D salaries
12. From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The exposed milk in the container has turned _______
A sour
B putrid
C mouldy
D stale
13. From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Not all activists champion ________ causes.
A worthy
B real
C concrete
D favourable
14. From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The Mayor gave a glowing ________ at the funeral of the city’s only curator.
A citation
B statement
C tribute
D commendation
15. From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
At the end of the _______. the National Anthem is played on our radio station.
A programming
B production
C transition
D transmission
16. From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The defence counsel was unable to convince the ______ of John’s innocence.
A plaintiff
B witness
C panel
D jury
17. From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Unfortunately, corruption is the _______ of most African countries.
A venom
B bane
C disaster
D backbone
18. From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The _______ results proved that the patient had hepatitis.
A investigation
B diagnosis
C probe
D test
19. From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The new book has beautiful _______ which make it attractive.
A illustrations
B demonstrations
C illuminations
D compositions
20. From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Their marriage was finally _____ after years of hostility.
A cancelled
B annulled
C broken
D separated
After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for the sentence.
21. Can you imagine Oka behaving as if he has all the knowledge in the world? This means that Oka.
A does not really know anything
B knows so much more than we think
C is admired by everybody
D respects other people
22. After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for the sentence.
Akin is too full of himself. This means that Akin
A Talks too much
B eats too much
C is too proud
D is quite annoying
23. After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for the sentence.
She slogged her guts out for the examinations. This means that she
A failed the examination despite working hard for it
B passed the examination despite not working hard for it
C used unfair means to face the examination
D really worked very hard for the examination
24. After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for the sentence.
I admire Modou: very few people can stomach all of Adaeze’s insults. This means that Modou
A tolerated Adaeze’s insults
B was a weakling
C had no answer to Adaeze’s insults
D did the right thing by remaining silent
25. After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for the sentence.
After months of battling with stroke, he is now a shadow of his former self. This means that he
A is now frail
B is vulnerable
C is hopeless
D has almost recovered
26. After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for the sentence.
Kura, you can’t be too careful when dealing with Wang. This means that Kura.
A has no reason to be suspicious of Wang
B can fully rely on Wang
C has to be very careful in his relationship with Wang
D may feel free in the company of Wang
27. After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for the sentence.
Don’t tell me another cock and bull story. This means that the speaker does not want to.
A be further baffled
B hear the same old story
C hear another drab story
D be further deceived
28. After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for the sentence.
Had he confessed much earlier, she would have trusted him. This means that he
A had confessed earlier on, but he wasn’t trusted
B had confessed much earlier on and he was trusted
C hadn’t confessed much earlier on and he was trusted
D hadn’t confessed earlier on, and wasn’t trusted
29. After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for the sentence.
Kola: You really worked hard to win the case.
Didia: You don’t know the half of it. This means that.
A it wasn’t as difficult as Kola had thought
B Kola’s statement wasn’t actually correct
C it was even more difficult than Kola could imagine
D Winning the case didn’t mean much to Kola
30. After the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for the sentence.
Femi is too clever by half. This means that Femi
A displays his cleverness in an annoying way
B is not as clever as he thinks
C pleases everyone he meets
D hides how clever he really is
31. From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
He was such a brilliant footballer!
A an inspired
B an intelligent
C a dazzling
D skilful
32. From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
The Politician is a fluent speaker.
A an eloquent
B a superficial
C an insightful
D a persuasive
33. From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
Everyone has the urge to succeed in life.
A compulsion
B desire
C need
D courage
34. From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
When he heard the gunshot, he ran into a thick forest.
A tight
B deep
C dense
D close
35. From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
That was a timely intervention.
A suitable
B accurate
C prompt
D major
36. From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
David is not only hardworking but also scrupulous.
A painstaking
B ambitious
C pleasant
D daring
37. From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
We really have to be careful because the situation is rather tricky.
A deceitful
B trivial
C unexpected
D difficult
38. From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
I think that his essay is impeccable.
A erroneous
B correct
C satisfactory
D faultless
39. From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
There has been a marked change in her study habit.
A significant
B real
C full
D complete
40. From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
He was directed to write the letter.
A advised
B instructed
C persuaded
D forced
41. From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
Every one of the students _______ to be excited about the excursion.
A was seeming
B is seeming
C seem
D seems
42. From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
We should assist the poor ________ ?
A shall we
B A. we shouldn’t
C B. isn’t it
D C. shouldn’t we
43. From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
Either he or you ______ to clean up the mess.
A has
B have
C were
D was
44. From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
If Musa had woken up earlier, he ______ breakfast.
A would not have missed
B ought not to miss.
C shall have missed
D may have missed
45. From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
He would rather appeal the decision _______ defeat.
A instead of accepting
B than accepting
C than accepts
D than accept
46. From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
The student complained that he ______ the teacher.
A was not hearing
B could not hear
C does not hear
D is not hearing
47. From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
My brother ______ in Lagos for the past ten years.
A is living
B A. has been living
C B. lived
D C. will lived
48. From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
I am totally disappointed _______ such poor grades.
A from
B with
C for
D on
49. From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
He is a doctor but he dabbles _______ politics now and then.
A in
B through
C on
D into
50. From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
_______ arrived before the manager.
A Neither he nor I
B Neither me nor him
C Either I nor him
D Neither me nor him
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